Subject Leader of English

About Us Wembley High Technology College is one of the highest performing schools in the country. Nationally, the achievement of our pupils is exceptional; in 2024, our Progress 8 score of +1.43 meant that our students on average achieved nearly one and a half grades higher than their peers nationally. This progress from Key Stage 2 to GCSE has a transformative impact on our pupils’ life chances and last year, over 60% of pupils leaving us went on to Russell Group universities to study a range of academic subjects. The English Department ‘Achievement for All’ is the ethos that underpins everything we do across the WMAT, and English sits at the very heart of intellectual life at Wembley High Technology College. The English Department is exceptionally experienced, highly collaborative and intellectually vibrant, united by a shared commitment to academic excellence and a deep belief in the transformative power of language and literature. The department enables students to become confident, critical and enthusiastic readers of a rich and diverse range of texts. Our curriculum balances the literary canon with voices that reflect the breadth and diversity of writing in the English language, ensuring that all students see themselves reflected in what they study while also engaging with challenging and ambitious literature. English is part of a dynamic learning community that values outstanding teaching, innovative practice and meaningful co-curricular enrichment. The department benefits from excellent resourcing, including a well-stocked Learning Resource Centre and staff access to JSTOR. Reading for pleasure is a core departmental priority, and deliberate space is built into the curriculum to nurture a lifelong love of reading alongside academic rigour. We are seeking an inspiring and ambitious Subject Leader of English to lead this thriving department into its next phase of development. This is an outstanding opportunity for an excellent classroom practitioner with the vision, drive and credibility to shape high-quality teaching and learning and to sustain a culture of high expectations. The successful candidate may be an experienced leader or an aspiring Subject Leader ready to take their first step into departmental leadership. They will be excited to teach across the full age range from Year 7 to Year 13, modelling exceptional practice and supporting colleagues to continually refine and improve their craft. They will be a collaborative, collegiate leader who values teamwork, communicates expectations with clarity and purpose, and brings energy, warmth and professionalism to the role. Above all, they will be committed to the thoughtful, strategic and supportive leadership of a forward-thinking department, and to ensuring that every student experiences excellence in English. Professional Development Through the Training School Hub, leaders at all levels of the Trust benefit from exceptional professional development, including fully-fu